Head Start Programs in Down East Maine Get a Boost

MACHIAS, Maine (AP)   Heart Start programs in Down East Maine will receive nearly $2 million to improve service

Teen Who Killed Parents, Dog Sentenced to 40 Years

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP)   A teenager who fatally stabbed her parents and pet dog faces up to 55 years when she’s sentenced

Post Office in Maine Closed Due to Suspicious Package

A post office in Maine’s capital city was shut down because of a report of a suspicious package.

Recount of Maine Congressional Race Set to Begin

The recount of Maine’s 2nd Congressional District race is slated to begin a month after Election Day.

State Lawmaker Seeks to Limit Vaccination Exemptions

A Maine Democratic lawmaker and other health officials are seeking to introduce a bill that would eliminate the state’s non-medical exemption for vaccinations.

Portland Loses Police Grant Over Support for Non-Citizens

Officials in Maine’s largest city say Portland is turning down a $68,000 police grant because of the city’s position on asylum seekers.

Gas Prices Continue To Fall

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gas prices have dipped quite a bit in northern New England.

Final Honors For #41

HOUSTON (AP) — George H.W. Bush is set to embark on his final tour of Washington, the capital city that is remembering the 41st president’s lifetime of public service

Maine’s Wind Commission Set to Meet

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s commission examining concerns posed by the governor about wind energy is set to…

Skiing Santas Hit the Slopes in Maine

NEWRY, Maine (AP) Santa’s helpers are helping themselves to some pre-holiday skiing. All told, about 300 skiing and snowboarding jolly…